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Promoted. I know there's plenty of avid comic book readers on here.

Still haven't read all 12 issues of the Fade Out in one sitting.

Currently reading Private Eye, the James Bond VARGR series and Sheriff of Babylon.


Sheriff of Babylon is excellent.

it's super tough to follow comics in Japan

By Slizz Go To PostStill haven't read all 12 issues of the Fade Out in one sitting.

Currently reading Private Eye, the James Bond VARGR series and Sheriff of Babylon.


Sheriff of Babylon is excellent.

I have the 12 issues of Fade Out sitting on my table back home. I meant to pack them but forgot.

By blackace Go To Postit's super tough to follow comics in Japan

What do you want to know?

what's good in the X titles?

By blackace Go To Postwhat's good in the X titles?

It's a mess right now. I quit X-men when Bendis took over. Honestly have no idea what, or if any, title is good.

X titles have always had god tier runs then get ran into the ground... just wondered what happened with them

I mostly pick up Omnibusses or year volumes when I see something interesting.
But it's mostly superhero related.
Did just reread Lucifer though.

By blackace Go To PostX titles have always had god tier runs then get ran into the ground… just wondered what happened with them

Uncanny x-men is decent. it follows Mags, Psylocke and couple other muties trying to prevent the assassination of healing mutants.

Last comic i read was the "Day of Chaos" Judge Dredd arc years ago. What a fucking story that was.

Was thinking of making this thread.

Really enjoying Descender.

I'm enjoying Daredevil and Batman Europa too.

The art in the new Deathstroke is good, but I feel the writing is letting it down.

Why is Image comics so good? Fuck Marvel and DC.

http://www.casualvillain.com/Unsounded/comic+index <--- Best Online Comic right now

http://jl8comic.tumblr.com/ <--- second best online comic

Just wanted to share that real quick

X-Books suck ass

god bless Image/Vertigo

I'll keep an eye on this thread, as I've totally fallen into the dark murky world of Comics again. I know it's not fond to overly talk about the other place, but ComicGAF is one of the last places I enjoy visiting and chatting shit with.

My main thing has been attempting to read Marvel 616 Universe in Chronological Order following http://cmro.travis-starnes.com's guide. So far I'm around 800 issues, and mainly enjoyed it.

By Baconsaurus Go To PostWhy is Image comics so good? Fuck Marvel and DC.

It's kind of crazy how amazing Image is. I remember when it launched and it was a bunch of Marvel and DC knock-offs that some how ended up being more fun and original in their storytelling than the books they copied.

I currently have the flu. So I am going through a lot of books right now. If you guys are interested in slice of life comics pick up Giant Days. It's about three roommates at a Uni in England. Tonally it's Scott Pilgrim meets Strangers in Paradise.

If you guys read Batman... Issue 49 might be the single greatest superhero comic I have ever read.

I agree with the Image love, I've blasted through The Walking Dead in a month and I picked up the Image Humble Bundle to be blown away with the selection they gave away on it too.

For the love of god, get rid of Venditti on Flash and put someone good..It has been over a decade since the last good Flash comic.
Fuck DC

I like a lot of the current Marvel books. Right now I'm really enjoying The Vision, All-New All-Different Avengers, New Avengers, Uncanny Avengers, Ms. Marvel, Sam Wilson, Spider-Woman, A-Force, Uncanny Inhumans, All-New Inhumans, Karnak, All-New Wolverine, Uncanny X-Men, Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, Hercules, Captain Marvel, Scarlet Witch, Invincible Iron Man, Doctor Strange, Mighty Thor, Astonishing Ant-Man, Amazing Spider-Man, Agents of SHIELD, and The Ultimates. There are a few others I'm not really sure about yet and the rest I still intend to catch up on. I'm trying to at least get through every book's first arc before deciding what to keep rolling with.

The Vision in particular is one of the more interesting characters right now because he's doing weird shit completely out of his character in ANADA that seems to be foreshadowing something important, and his solo book is way darker than anything else Marvel is doing. I like the spin they've put on Captain America with Sam Wilson, tackling some current social issues and having him openly take political stances and all that drama that brings with being a public figure. The Inhuman books are firing on all cylinders, especially Uncanny with that first Kang story. Squirrel Girl is consistently hilarious, though the artwork remains an eyesore.

ah they are pimping the Avengers like they did with the X-titles in the 90s and 00s

By Chris Go To PostI agree with the Image love, I've blasted through The Walking Dead in a month and I picked up the Image Humble Bundle to be blown away with the selection they gave away on it too.

That Humble Bundle was such a steal. Stray Bullets collection for $25 bucks.

Currently reading (via hardback collections so I'm a few months behind):

The Walking Dead
Invincible
Saga (love love love this)
Sex Criminals

By blackace Go To Postah they are pimping the Avengers like they did with the X-titles in the 90s and 00s

As far as teams go there are three Avengers books, three X books, two Guardians books, two Inhumans books, and a handful of other teams - Illuminati, A-Force, Ultimates, Web Warriors, Squadron Supreme, AoS. They're spreading the love pretty evenly given that there's a lot of cross pollination going on these days - Kitty Pryde is a Guardian, Beast and Human Torch are with the Inhumans, Uncanny Avengers is half mutants, etc. The Avengers have the most solo books obviously - the only solo X books are the two Wolverines and Deadpool. And there are a few duos as well - Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur, Rocket & Groot, Starbrand & Nightmask, and soon Power Man & Iron Fist.

Oh, and there are five thousand Spider books.

all Peter Parker?

Just saw Deadpool and it was amazing. It was fucking amazing.

By blackace Go To Postall Peter Parker?

Amazing Spider-Man (Peter Parker)
Spider-Man (Miles Morales)
Spider-Man 2099
Spidey
Spider-Woman
Spider-Gwen
Silk
Carnage
Venom: Space Knight
Web Warriors (a team of Spider-People from across the multiverse)
Spider-Man/Deadpool (Miniseries)
Amazing Spider-Man & Silk (Miniseries)

I know it's not... But I want to believe that it's Amazing Spider-man and Silkk the Shocker

and why is Venom a space knight?

By Jay Whatever Go To PostI like a lot of the current Marvel books. Right now I'm really enjoying The Vision, All-New All-Different Avengers, New Avengers, Uncanny Avengers, Ms. Marvel, Sam Wilson, Spider-Woman, A-Force, Uncanny Inhumans, All-New Inhumans, Karnak, All-New Wolverine, Uncanny X-Men, Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, Hercules, Captain Marvel, Scarlet Witch, Invincible Iron Man, Doctor Strange, Mighty Thor, Astonishing Ant-Man, Amazing Spider-Man, Agents of SHIELD, and The Ultimates. There are a few others I'm not really sure about yet and the rest I still intend to catch up on. I'm trying to at least get through every book's first arc before deciding what to keep rolling with.

The Vision in particular is one of the more interesting characters right now because he's doing weird shit completely out of his character in ANADA that seems to be foreshadowing something important, and his solo book is way darker than anything else Marvel is doing. I like the spin they've put on Captain America with Sam Wilson, tackling some current social issues and having him openly take political stances and all that drama that brings with being a public figure. The Inhuman books are firing on all cylinders, especially Uncanny with that first Kang story. Squirrel Girl is consistently hilarious, though the artwork remains an eyesore.

Between this and the Thor 2 backing I just can't trust you.

By blackace Go To PostI know it's not… But I want to believe that it's Amazing Spider-man and Silkk the Shocker

and why is Venom a space knight?

I dunno, haven't read it. He's with the Guardians though so I guess it has something to do with that.

By Apollo Go To PostBetween this and the Thor 2 backing I just can't trust you.

Who are you and why do I need your trust?

Venom is a Guardian? lol

This thread got me itching to pick Saga back up, but I know if I buy the softcover editions I'll end up double-dipping later when the deluxe hardcover comes out.

Ah well. Probably still worth it.

What is Saga?

By Jay Whatever Go To PostWhat is Saga?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saga_(comic_book)

By Jay Whatever Go To PostWhat is Saga?

Man, I'm struggling to read Saga. I know it has something great to offer, but I just can't get used to cartoon boobs and sex in my comics.

By KingGondo Go To PostThis thread got me itching to pick Saga back up, but I know if I buy the softcover editions I'll end up double-dipping later when the deluxe hardcover comes out.

Ah well. Probably still worth it.

I don't know how you can wait for the collections. Saga is the one book I must buy monthly. I fear Paper Girls is also going to like that.

By Jay Whatever Go To PostWhat is Saga?

By blackace Go To PostVenom is a Guardian? lol

Venom is also Flash Thompson now.

Agent Venom is a good guy, and still Spider-man's #1 Fan!

By Chris Go To PostMan, I'm struggling to read Saga. I know it has something great to offer, but I just can't get used to cartoon boobs and sex in my comics.

How far in are you?

Things start out kinda weird and disorienting but the characters will hook you soon enough.

Also, if sex in comics is too distracting for you, please do not read Sex Criminals. lol.

Oh I've been warned about Sex Criminals! I think it's the shock more than anything else, I've only just started to branch away from DC and Marvel, so... it's like jumping from Disney to 18 rated movies!

What? 2D sex and boobs are the best kind of sex and boobies.

Just ditch the big two. You won't miss them. You might miss Scott Snyder's Batman but it's coming to an end.

By Apollo Go To PostJust ditch the big two. You won't miss them. You might miss Scott Snyder's Batman but it's coming to an end.

He's moving over to Detective
Vision writer Tom King will be taking over Batman..He's pretty good..I'd say he has potential to be better than Snyder

I knew Flash became Venom which hurt my soul...

Ah, I can't move away from Marvel. I enjoy Marvel Unlimited too much, and it's strangely fun reading through all the Marvel backlog in Chronological order. There are some real good issues during the 60s and 70s. Some.

By Chris Go To PostAh, I can't move away from Marvel. I enjoy Marvel Unlimited too much, and it's strangely fun reading through all the Marvel backlog in Chronological order. There are some real good issues during the 60s and 70s. Some.

late 80s 90s Marvel was amazing to me

By Ashwinho Go To PostHe's moving over to Detective
Vision writer Tom King will be taking over Batman..He's pretty good..I'd say he has potential to be better than Snyder

That's a rumor right now. Honestly I like Snyder but a lot of the Batman run is Greg putting out the best art work in any cape book. Detective should be good with Sean Murphy as the artist. I'm going to miss Greg's pencils. Can't wait to see Scott and Greg's Wonder Woman tho. I'll follow that team where ever they go.

Tom King is alright. Grayson is pretty great but nothing he's written as kept me coming back every month like the majority of Snyder's work has.

I know who is taking over Superman and Action Comics but I promised the writer (of one of the books) I wouldn't say shit. People are going to be in for a surprise.

By Chris Go To PostAh, I can't move away from Marvel. I enjoy Marvel Unlimited too much, and it's strangely fun reading through all the Marvel backlog in Chronological order. There are some real good issues during the 60s and 70s. Some.

I'm old and have been reading comics for a very long time. 80's and 90's Marvel was the last time I really cared about the majority of their titles.

By blackace Go To Postlate 80s 90s Marvel was amazing to me

That's because the heroes actually fought villains. Everything since Civil War has been hero vs hero or overly long drawn out story lines that don't lead anywhere.

Also they didn't rehash characters as much... 4 different wolverines or whatever is nuts...

I'm sure I read that Wolverine had died several times only to regenerate from a toe nail or something. I'm not a fan of that. If someone dies they should die. There's enough 'Universes' going for you to keep characters 'alive' elsewhere.

I don't mind reusing powers but everybody has to be clone or alternate Universe son/daughter/6th cousin and have the exact same powers...

By Chris Go To PostI'm sure I read that Wolverine had died several times only to regenerate from a toe nail or something. I'm not a fan of that. If someone dies they should die. There's enough 'Universes' going for you to keep characters 'alive' elsewhere.

Wolvie regenerating usually happens within a couple of panels.

Here's something you must understand about the big two. They write comics to sell comics. Their brand is big enough and popular enough that they don't have to put maximum effort into telling great stories. That's why there are so many crossovers and gimmicks like ANAD crap. Storytelling isn't their main concern. Selling comics and keeping their characters popular is their concern. The popular heroes will come back eventually. Did you notice that Steve Rogers was announced to come back as soon as Falcon's sales dipped?